PC Troubleshooting

How to Restore Dell Windows Vista to Factory Settings

By BASHARAT SHAH, MD

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It can be frustrating when your brand new computer acts weird due to corrupted files. If you tried almost every trick to set it right and it just does not behave properly, take it back in time to the day one factory settings. This should be a ... more »

How to restore your computer system if you are using Windows XP

By jburrous

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You can use System Restore to undo harmful changes to your computer and restore it's settings and performance. System Restore returns your computer to an earlier time (called restore point) without causing you to loose recent work, such as saved ... more »

How to Revive A Dead Computer Fast

By crankit98

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Here you will learn the procedures you need to follow to revive a computer that fails to bootup. Videos in the article leave no stone unturned in understanding how to revive your computer.. more »

How to set up your windows firewall

By Joseph Wolfe

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In this entry you will learn how to set up your widows firewall to keep a log of all packets and successful connections that has been made on and from your computer! With the following steps you will learn how to keep track on unwanted ... more »

How to Speed Up a Slow Computer

By eHow Computers Editor

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Few things are more aggravating than waiting for a slow computer to load. In today's businesses, productivity depends on high speed. At home, surfing the Internet can stop being fun and become a real chore with a slow computer. It does not need ... more »

How to Take Screenshots On Windows

By hqi777

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Have you ever wanted to take screenshots on Windows for a joke, technical issues or just for fun? In this article, you'll learn how to take screenshots on Windows... more »

How to test your hard drive speed.

By Todd Bearrows

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Ever wondered how fast your hard drive really is? This article will show you a free way to find out... more »

How to Troubleshoot a Computer That Won't Start

By eHow Computers Editor

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A computer that won't start can be both alarming and infuriating, especially if you're on a deadline or you haven't been backing up all your data (like we all tend to do). Don't panic, though—this problem often has a simple solution... more »

How to make your computer start faster.

By Akumos

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A simple set of instructions to improve the start up time of your Windows computer... more »

How to Reformat a Hard Drive

By James Davie

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You will learn how to format a hard drive.. more »

How to speed up Slow PC system?

By danoh123

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Did you know that most of these issues are easily repairable? Don't pay a technician loads of money for an issue that you can easily repair yourself!.. more »

How to Unblock Myspace

By eHow Computers Editor

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Myspace is a website that is very popular for people to place their blogs and a way to communicate with friends and others in one place. People place their likes, dislikes, and feelings on their Myspace sites. Many educational institutions have ... more »

How to Add a Printer

By dlangdaman

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This is the basics on how to add a printer to your computer.. more »

How to Change your IP Address

By myzticshadow146

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There are several reasons why you may want to change your IP address. Fortunately, this is something that the end user can usually accomplish without a lot of hassle. The exact method will vary, depending on how the system is set up. Here are ... more »

How to check and repair corrupt system files in Windows Vista Home

By annazandra

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If your computer is running slower than normal or if you are having applications freeze or stop working it is probably because of a corrupt system file. It is a simple procedure to check the system files and have Vista replace or repair any ... more »

How to check for and remove the Vundo\Smithfraud Trojan

By John the Expert

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The VUNDO trojan changes frequently and can be hard to detect and remove. This EHOW is written for current and older versions of the VUNDO trojan. Future variants may or may not be removed using the methods outlined here. This ehow assumes no ... more »

How to Clean a windows-based computer, and get it running quickly again

By acklaw

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Easy and safe "spring cleaning" for windows-based computers.. more »

How to Clean Your Registry Manually

By Strat777

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This will help with people who are trying to clean their computers registry files manually. It is not that hard of a task but it can be dangerous. So be very careful... more »

How to Create a Cool Desktop Prank

By eHow Computers Editor

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When a coworker leaves his desk for a few minutes, the temptation to play a prank can be impossible to ignore. Even if your coworker thinks he is a computer whiz, this prank will catch him off guard and get a laugh out of the rest of the office ... more »

How to Decode and Resolve Common Computer Error Messages

By Faith Lawless

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Sometimes when using the internet you will try to open a website only to find a cryptic error message, often times with a number showing. So what do these messages really mean? Here are some easy tips for decoding them... more »

How to Delete Cookies and Clean Your Computer

By Serafina

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So your computer is running slow and you are rapidly losing patience with crashes, slow applications that run out or resources? This sounds like you have errors in your registry. In lay persons terms that means GET RID OF YOUR COOKIES!. These are ... more »

How to Determine if the LCD or Inverter Board is Damaged on a MAC G4 Laptop

By vvfrn2

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Need to know if its broken and how to detect it! well here is the article for you.. more »

How to Diagnose Your Computer Problems FREE

By dovinea

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Having problems with your computer? Getting Error messages? Learn how to diagnose and repair your computer at no charge... more »

How to Do a Winsock Reset

By eHow Computers Editor

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Winsock, or Windows Socket, settings contain your computer's configuration for Internet connectivity. Winsock errors can occur when the settings get corrupted, usually because of spyware or Web browser hijacking. If you are having trouble opening ... more »

How to End Computer Programs That Are Not Responding (Windows)

By scotto987

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This method can be applied when any program such as Internet Explorer freezes up and shows not responding at the top of the window... more »

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